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RESPONDING TO CLASS AUDIT BCC Reclassifying Some Courses, Monitoring Others More Closely BY SUSAN USHKR Several conlinuing education classcs arc being reclas sified by Brunswick Community College and its budget cut slightly as a result of a class reporting and records audit conductcd by the State Department of Community Colleges. Auditor J. Todd Parker noted two audit exceptions and three areas of concern, noting mainly classes he thought had not been classified correctly based on en rollment and excessive repeating of classcs offered for occupational training rather than pursuit of a hobby. He looked at classcs offered between spring quarter 1991 through fall quarter 1992. Though the college has formally disagreed, though unsuccessfully, with one of the audit findings. President Michael Reaves said last week BCC plans to set aside those concerns and follow through on all auditors' rec ommendations. Parker questioned the offering of an off-campus auto motive mechanics course as an occupational extension course, noting that "the class has basically been attended by the same group of 9-10 students who enroll in the class each quarter Based on visits to the class in recent years, the primary focus of the class appears to be the re pair of vehicles ow ned by the students." Of the nine students enrolled spring quarter a year ago, seven had taken the class 12 or four times and four had taken it more than 40 times. The grup's average number of repeats was 27 times. Parker recommended rewriting the college's policy regarding class repeats, rcclassifing the class as rommu nity service "and perhaps later as self-supporting" and making necessary adjustments in the college budget and reports. While agreeing that the policy is "vague," Reaves contended that the repeat enrollments were con sistent with BCC's policy on repeating a class, which al lows repeats the student considers '...as ncccssary to ac complish their individual educational/training goal(s)..." and that no state policy or guidelines address the issue. In responding to the audit report. Reaves wrote he thought the repeats should have been cited as a concern as was the case at other campuses, not an exception, and the college given an opportunity to correct the situation. However, the state concluded the exception was war ranted because of the high number of repeats. Reaves noted that the college has only two years of class records on computer, making it difficult to monitor dam for longer periods. However, the state said that didn't eliminate BCC's responsibility to monitor course offerings. Parents Can Help Reduce Risk Of Child Using Drugs, Alcohol Riui Hatcher, wellness ccx>rdinator for the Bruns- good listener. wick County Schools, is convinced parents can make a BBe aware of how your own use of alcohol can influ diffcrcncc in preventing drug use among young pco- cnce your child. Avoid using cxcuscs for drinking, pie. such as having had a rough day. The drinking behavior "Being a parent in today's world can really be a of parents tends to become the behavior of a child test of courage," she said in a recent news release. "Al- when he or she becomes an adult. though you may feci powerless at times, keep in mind BDiscuss instead of preaching the ills of indulging in that you can make a difference." alcohol or drug abuse. . ... r~ . ... , ,, . _ BSpcnd quality time with your child. In recognition of Drug Awareness Week, March 7- -R> ^ J chlkrs fnion aboul fami, blcms 10. she has compiled a list of tips that may help par- ^ JccisiJns cnts and others, help young people deal with the prcs- _r. , . , , , . . . ? . i ? ? , . . u . ?Become educated and prepared to explain how vari surcs to use alcohol and drugs and to reduce such risk ? . rr?....... . . . . , . , .. factors drugs affect the body and why people take them. ?Keep up to date on the latest drug crazes. ?Show that you value your freedom to think and act BPoint out the drug messages on TV and in the independently, that you don't have to do something movies. Help your child see how advertisers and pro because "everyone is doing it." This helps young pco- gram characters associate alcohol use with beauty, pie see that negative peer pressure can be resisted. success, fun. etc. ?Respect your child's privacy. Knock before you en- BBc aware of the attitudes and values of your chil ler his or her room. This will improve his or her trust dren's friends, and always encourage your children to in parents, and he may be more willing to share his be very selective in choosing their friends. problems with parents. BEncouragc healthy activities. ?Show respect for your child's concerns by being a BEncouragc healthy nutrition. BCSD Recovers Nearly $30,000 In Stolen Property An estimated S29.723 worth of swered, including 240 domcslic cign warrants. stolen property was rccovcred by the calls, and 464 investigations were More than 115,925 miles were Brunswick County Sheriff's Depart- made. Deputies found three doors or logged, including 30 trips out of the ment during January, according to a windows open while on patrol the county. monthly officers' activity report rc- report said. The department used a total of leased by Sheriff John Davis. Deputies served 540 civil papers 8,820 gallons of gasoline. Deputies and detectives made 114 and summoned 202 witnesses. Six Sheriff's personnel spent three arrests as prosecuting witness last mental and inebriate papers and two off-duty hours in court and 67 on month. juvenile petitions were served, along duty hours. There were 36 crime A total of 1,666 calls were an- with 458 local warrants and 61 for- prevention meetings. Brunswick Democrats Set Precinct Meetings Brunswick County Democrats precinct meetings arc the place to The meetings also give Demo have scheduled their annuai precinct start." crats a chance to pass resolutions on meetings to be held at the regular Precinct meetings represent the party policy, as well as having polling place on March 4 at 7 p.m., first step in the organizational meaningful discussion with regard with the exceptions of Grissettown process for the 1993-95 election cy- to the state of the Democratic party and Mosquito Branch. cle. At the precinct meetings. Demo- at the local, state and national levels. The Grissettown precinct meeting crats will elect delegates to the April For more information, call Stan will be held on Thursday, March 4, 17 county convention and elect offi- ley at 754-6376 between 10 a.m. at 8 p.m. at the Grissettown/Long- cers for the precincL and 8 p.m. wood firehousc. The meeting had kA ? .. ?A/. ~ originally been scheduled tor the Mandi Hewett Wins Speaking Contest Sea Trail buildings at Seaside; how- Mandi Hewett, an eighth grade petition was open to all seventh and ever, those buildings arc to be student at Shallottc Middle School, eighth grade students. moved later this week. will represent the school in the an- ~ . ... . cu ?? .. TK K, ? n K "ual Brunswick Soil and Water ?Jcr contestants at Shallottc The Mosquito Branch prec.nct Conservation District public speak- Middle were e.ghUi graders Sam meeting will be held Friday, March : contcs. pcv, ia Chevalier, Ashley Gnssett, Jocclyn ^ai 7 Pf-m the Sunset "arbor/ She won die school contest Feb. .Hcwcu' ^a"di ^Ti"' uV n fifehouse. l9> rccciving a Slu pn/c Loomis and Mana Schilz, all stu County Democratic Chairman Entries in this year's contest were cn S 0 11X0 ccis. Bill Stanley encourages all regis- 4- to 6-minute speeches on the topic. The county contest winner re tcred E>emocraus to attend. "We "Everyone has a role in soil and wa- ccivcs another S10 and advances to want all party activists as well as ter conservation." Judging was area competition. Area winners new campaign volunteers to get in- based 70 percent on content and 3U compete in state competition, where volved with the party," he said. "The percent on speaking skills. Com- the top prize is S100 cash. Anderson Wins G Kevin Anderson of Ash won the Waccamaw Elementary School level of the National Geography Bee. The son of Howard and Sonya Ander son, Kevin is a seventh grade student of social studies teacher Mary Kalhcrine Griffith. a As winner of ^ the school bee, JBfc. he received a ANDERSON certificate, a copy of the National Geographic Society game "On Assignment," and the opportunity to qualify for state-level competition. He is awaiting results from a writ ten test to find out if he will ad vance. Up to 100 of the top scorers in the state will he eligible to com pete in the state bee on April 2. For the past three years Waccamaw's IN SUPPLY BRING HOME THE&BEACON On Sale At BRUNSWICK HOSPITAL KIRBYS PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY eography Bee At Waccamaw School bcc winner has advanced to state on PBS at X p.m. May 26. competition, said Ms. Griffith. The National Geographic Society Winner of that bcc will receive an developed the bcc five years ago in all-expcnscs-paid trip to compete in response to a growing concern about the National Geography Bcc May 25 the lack of geographic knowledge and 26 in Washington D.C. The fi- among young people in the United nals wdl air as a prime-time special States. ALL. THESE PEOPLE HAVE A YELLOW PAGE BOOK, BUT THEY'RE READING YOUR AD IISI THE NEWSPAPER. /3 VS^A ~ - c_? \^?s ,: '^c5j?" /gSjg?!^ [|g Ji ffjf # |f Sf SO Beacon advertising works. Call 754??>890 #o specf#c wrth one our friendly ad reprosenfcrtrves. THE BRUNSWICK&BEACON Parker look cxecption also to the incorrect reporting of membership hours for a hazardous materials and inci dent command class offered at the fire department at Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal. The college con curred and a budget adjustment will be made and steps taken to make sure the musl appropriate reporting method is used for similar classcs in the future. The college concurred with three concerns Parker called to its attention and his recommendations, as fol lows: ?Need to review classification of net making and mending, upholstery, woodworking and cabinetmaking, gasoline engine repair and welding as occupational ex tension courses. If offered again, they should be reclassi fied as practical skills classcs no later than the spring quarter 1993. In regard to those classcs, Parker noted low enroll ment and irregular attendance, focus on personal pro jects, excessive hours of scheduling, predominance of senior citi/cn enrollment, suggesting avocational not oc cupational intent, and excessive repeals. "When courses arc repeated five or more times, ques tions may be raised as to whether such courses arc cor recily classified as occupational or if they would more appropriately be classified as practical skills," he wrote. "Additional questions arc raised as to the appropriate ness of a state financed class after a number of student course repeats, e.g., is the "class" actually a class or an activity?" The college concurred also with two other concerns noted by Parker and recommendations for change: ?Community service class participants and instruc tors at senior citizen sites participating in county-spon sored activities and field trips unrelated to the classes during time set aside for instruction, not social or recre ational activities. During one site visit, the group had gone to a Fish fry. Classes should be rescheduled or in structors' salaries adjusted when conflicts occur, and an effort made to avoid scheduling conflicts. ?StudcnLs in BCC's Spanish classes arc not just those seeking teacher decertification, as was given as justifica tion for the course. Academic related courses for occu pational training arc to be offered only to business and industry employees at the request of business or indus try. In future, Parker recommended the college have a written request on file for all future Spanish I or Spanish II or similar courses if they arc offered as occupational extension, and that they be advertised and limited to stu dents in the requesting agency or business. Reaves cxpccts the college's budget for the current year to be cut by between S11,(XX) and S12,(XX), rather than the S14,(XX) Parker noted in his report. "We know we are going to get credit for at least one FTE (full-time equivalency), and maybe more." he said, because of mistakes by the auditor. The cut will represent only about three-tenths of 1 percent of BCC's total budget, he said. Reaves said that the courscs questioned by Parker would be offered in the future as practical skills classes, not occupational, as long as they are made up as they arc now. adding, "We may have to make them self-sustain ing at some point in the future, as the report indicated." Calabash Squad Makes 48 Calls During January The Calabash Volunteer Emer gency Medical Service made 48 calls during January, Chief Mark Christy reported to the organiza tion's board of directors Feb. 18. Squad members worked 136 man hours and traveled 1,698 miles. Twenty-nine calls were in Cala bash, six in Sunset Bcach and 13 elsewhere. Five were mutual aid re sponses. The chief reported on federal Oc cupational Safety and Health Ad ministration (OSHA) requirements governing contact with infectious body fluids and said squad members must be provided disposable scrub suits and that hazardous materials bags will be available. The Animal League will use the EMS facility on the last Wednesday of each month, he reported. DOCKERS 1 BRUNSWICK COUNTY'S #1 NITECLUB I Wednesday-MEMBERS appreciation \ Night $1.00 OFF All Mixed Drinks! Thursday?Pool Tournament $100 in prizes Sunday 1 PM-See NASCAR racing f from Rockingham on ;y ? ?, our 52' wide-screen TV Sunday 4 PM LADIES' ONLY Pool Tournament FRIDAY & SATURDAY LEESBURG OPEN 7 DAYS 4 PM-2 AM ? ALL ABC PERMITS POOL TABLES ? GAME ROOM ? LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDEN BEACH RD.* HOLDEN BEACH ? RESERVATIONS 842-7070 BKLOW INVOICl Tax Refund Sale NEW! LUMINA'EURO COUPE Slk #1395. 2 dr.. loaded Reg. $18,171 $14,662 GEO STORM GSI 2+2 Stk #1475, AC, AM/FM Cass. Reg. $14,560 $12,372* UMINA EURO 4 DR. SEDAN Stk #1370, Loaded Reg. $18,476 $ _ BERETTA GT 2 DR. NPlAfV if m ^ . Stk#1410, Auto, V6, AC " ^ Reg. $15,246 GEO TRACKER 4x4 Stk #1468, Convertible, AC Reg. $12,820 $ $12,781 NEW! 11,052 'Prices Inc QM Habatat Tax & Tay? 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